Archive for 'Politics'
Legalization of Documents: When It’s Necessary and How It’s Done
December 9th, 2008. Published under Government. No Comments.
The legalization of documents is a in depth process of ensuring the document is what the document says it is. When conversing legally with other countries, the apostille is often needed by one or more parties before the finalization of any legal proceedings can occur. The most common usage for an apostille is cross country […]
The Unprecedented Presidential Transition
December 9th, 2008. Published under Government. No Comments.
If it seems a little unusual that President-elect Barack Obama is holding daily press conferences and lining up legislation to be signed his first days in office that’s because this is a presidential transition like no other. Perhaps it is indicative of the economic crisis, but the handing off of the baton to the […]
A Billion Here, A Billion There!
December 4th, 2008. Published under Politics. No Comments.
Less than intelligent politicians in Washington, DC are plentiful and to some extent acceptable. When they do something smart however, it’s time to acknowledge that feat. CEO’s of multibillion dollar companies on the other hand, are generally considered to be a step up from normal intelligence, if for no other reason than they […]
China’s Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
December 4th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
Chinese antiques shop thinking is not at the top of any to-do list in downtown Shenzhen these days. Shenzhen, beautifully located by the sea near Hong Kong, was the first Special Economic Zone, and has created a magnificent new mega city that produces enormous volumes of luxury products. No autos or microwaves to the world […]
National Security Perspectives: A Post-Election Insider View
December 3rd, 2008. Published under Government. No Comments.
Recently I participated in an event entitled National Security Perspectives held at the famous Congressional Country Club in Maryland. The featured panelists had impressive credentials from the NSA, DHS and the CIA. The topics of discussion ranged from Current Geopolitical Threats and Evolving Technology Demands to predictions about the New Administrations Intelligence, Defense and Homeland […]
Wars And Stratagems And … Cigars?
December 2nd, 2008. Published under Politics. No Comments.
A tobacco tax that has its origins in the rivalry between a king and his courtier? Increased sales due to war? And plague?
It’s all part of the story of tobacco. Smoking has always been bound up in the history of European politics. After all, it’s likely that no one of European origin would ever have […]
Recession? Depression? Deflation? The ABC’s of the Economic Downturn
December 2nd, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
News of the economy is inescapable these days and most of it is bad news. The economy dominates the headlines, the evening news and our daily conversations. Sorting out what all the terms mean and what they have to do with your individual bottom line can be difficult. Here is a quick […]